The 2023 Malta 2 euro commemorative coin marks the historical presence of Napoleon Bonaparte and the French in Malta, a pivotal period that fundamentally altered the island's governance. The national side features a design representing the French occupation, which began in 1798 when Napoleon arrived in Valletta. This event marked the end of the Order of St. John’s centuries-long rule, introducing significant administrative, legal, and educational reforms that influenced the development of modern Maltese society. By commemorating this complex chapter, the coin reflects on the transition from the feudal structure of the Knights to the administrative shifts brought by the French forces. This standard circulation issue was released in 2023 with a mintage of 80,500 coins.